PUBLISHED ON: October 24, 2023
Unexpected global events and catastrophes can bring about drastic change and cause rippling effects in the law. The field of trusts and estates in the United States has been gradually evolving over time, along with the development and availability of technology. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has recently pushed those in the field to find alternatives to traditional in-person meetings and implement virtual audio and video capabilities (“audiovisual capabilities”) on a national scale, directly impacting estate planning and the process of how to sign and validate a will.